Imperial, CA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Imperial, California Summary
Life in Imperial research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Imperial over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Imperial:
The population in Imperial is 20,430.
The median home value in Imperial is $371,900.
The median income in Imperial is $83,029.
The cost of living in Imperial is 103 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Imperial is $1,300.
The unemployment rate in Imperial is 10.7%.
The poverty rate in Imperial is 11.1%.
The average high in Imperial is 88.2° and the average low is 58.6°.
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Imperial, CA Crime Report
Crime in Imperial summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Imperial. Key points include:
There were 98 total crimes in Imperial in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Imperial is 453.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Imperial is 92.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Imperial is 360.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Imperial is -80.50% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Imperial Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Imperial / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 98 | 453.2 | 2,581.0 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 20 | 92.5 | 442.0 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 113.6 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 19 | 87.9 | 288.7 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 78 | 360.7 | 2,138.9 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 13 | 60.1 | 369.7 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 50 | 231.2 | 1,341.7 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 15 | 69.4 | 427.6 | 282.7 |
Imperial, CA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Imperial summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Imperial. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Imperial is 103 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Imperial is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Imperial is $371,900.
The median income in Imperial is $83,029.
Imperial's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Imperial Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Imperial | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 139 | 100 | |
| Services | 95 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 99 | 109 | 100 | |
| Housing | 114 | 204 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 100 | 126 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 106 | 124 | 100 | |
Imperial, CA Weather
The average high in Imperial is 88.2° and the average low is 58.6°.
There are 11.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 2.8 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Imperial |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 88.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 58.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 11.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 2.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Imperial Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Imperial
The current population in Imperial is 20,430. The population has increased 52.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 20,430 | 19.0% |
| 2021 | 17,175 | 1.4% |
| 2020 | 16,931 | 2.1% |
| 2019 | 16,583 | 2.3% |
| 2018 | 16,215 | 2.7% |
| 2017 | 15,782 | 3.8% |
| 2016 | 15,205 | 3.5% |
| 2015 | 14,689 | 4.8% |
| 2014 | 14,017 | 4.6% |
| 2013 | 13,406 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Imperial
Imperial is:
13.5% White with 2,758 White residents.
1.9% African American with 379 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
3.3% Asian with 673 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 33 Other residents.
0.7% Two Or More with 138 Two Or More residents.
80.5% Hispanic with 16,449 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Imperial | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13.5% | 35.2% | 58.9% |
| African American | 1.9% | 5.3% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.3% | 14.9% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 80.5% | 39.7% | 18.7% |
Gender in Imperial
Imperial is 51.6% female with 10,538 female residents.
Imperial is 48.4% male with 9,891 male residents.
| Gender | Imperial | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 49.9% | 50.4% |
| Male | 48.4% | 50.1% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Imperial for adults over 25
8.0% of adults in Imperial completed < 9th grade.
13.0% of adults in Imperial completed 9-12th grade.
24.0% of adults in Imperial completed high school / ged.
28.0% of adults in Imperial completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Imperial completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Imperial completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Imperial completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Imperial completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Imperial completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Imperial | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 9.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Imperial, California
3.1% of households in Imperial earn Less than $10,000.
1.6% of households in Imperial earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.3% of households in Imperial earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.2% of households in Imperial earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.7% of households in Imperial earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.5% of households in Imperial earn $50,000 to $74,999.
19.9% of households in Imperial earn $75,000 to $99,999.
25.7% of households in Imperial earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.7% of households in Imperial earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.3% of households in Imperial earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Imperial | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.1% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.6% | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.3% | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.2% | 6.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.7% | 8.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.5% | 13.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 19.9% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 25.7% | 17.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.7% | 10.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.3% | 17.9% | 11.4% |
